Rangers will look to quickly shrug off the disappointment of a damaging weekend defeat to Kilmarnock as they entertain FCSB in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Philippe Clement's team fell six points behind both Celtic and Aberdeen at the weekend after falling to a late 1-0 defeat at Rugby Park, and will now turn their attention to European competition, with the under pressure Belgian desperate to see his side respond at Ibrox.
The game will mark Rangers’ eighth meeting with Romanian opposition, though they’ll hope to improve on their record of just two wins. There’s been more luck for FCSB (formerly known as FC Steaua București), who have won four times in their eight meetings against Scottish teams.
Ahead of the game, the Gers have several injury concerns, with three of their key players looking doubting for the vital clash in Govan.
The Scotsman looks through Rangers injury doubts ahead of Thursday’s match.
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5. Ianis Hagi - out
Suspended for the weekend defeat to Kilmarnock, the Romanian was not included in Rangers squad for the Europa League and will be absent again on Thursday. | Getty Images Photo: SNS Group
6. Zak Lovelace - available
The Rangers youngster has had a limited avenues to playing senior football this season, but was talked up by Philippe Clement pre-match, who has confirmed he is available for selection after an impressive midweek performance for the B team. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Robin Propper - doubt
Was forced off with what looked like a calf strain in the weekend defeat to Kilmarnock. Spotted in training on Wednesday, Philippe Clement will hope he can prove his fitness ahead of the game. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Rabbi Matondo - out
Not part of the Europa League squad and out injured since September. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group